Financial Aid Specialist

Central Community College Nebraska; Columbus, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium health & dental covered

Retirement contributions

Vacation & holidays

Job summary

Central Community College in Columbus is seeking a Financial Aid Specialist to deliver accurate financial aid services to students and their families. You will advise on options, review applications, and manage scholarships in a compliant manner.

The role emphasizes collaboration with multiple departments and ongoing professional development to stay current with federal and state regulations.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required.
• Experience delivering financial aid advising to students and families.
• Experience managing external scholarships and agency funding.

Responsibilities

• Advising students on financial aid options and eligibility.
• Process FAFSA applications and verify documentation accurately.
• Recalculate and update financial aid awards as eligibility changes.
• Coordinate Federal Work-Study program administration and reporting.
• Assist with scholarship administration and donor communications.
• Collaborate with Registrar, Student Accounts and HR on eligibility policies.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Financial aid process

Communication

Education

Associate’s Degree

Tools

Time Clock Plus

Job description

Financial Aid Specialist

Central Community College provides an awesome benefit package to full-time employees!

• No employee premiums for Health/Dental Insurance; CCC pays 100% of the premium cost regardless of elected coverage level.
• Retirement contribution from CCC 9% (staff) and up to 10% (faculty).
• Staff: Vacation accrual of 1.5 days/month and paid holidays, including a week long winter break.
• Faculty: 175 day contract.

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please note We do not require official transcripts and you may submit copies in the application process.

Requisition Details

Central Community College, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, CCC is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non‑merit factors.

Central Community College is an EOE. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts ( ADA and ADAAA ), CCC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

Central Community College uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Job Title Financial Aid Specialist Campus Columbus Other Full-time or Part-time? Full Time Department Enrollment Management Classification Hourly Exempt / Non Exempt Status Non-Exempt Grant Funded No Degree Required Associate Degree Preferred Associate Experience Required 18 months Estimated Hours per Week 40 Salary Posting Number P01725

Position Summary Information Qualifications Required Associate’s Degree General Summary The Financial Aid Specialist ensures the delivery of financial aid in compliance with college, federal and state regulations. This role provides advising and support to students and families throughout the financial aid process, manages external scholarships and agency funding, verifies documentation, and participates in policy development and professional growth.

Essential Functions Essential Functions Compliance and Procedures: Adhere to established financial aid office procedures to ensure the delivery of aid in compliance with college, federal, state, and guarantee agency regulations. Recommend improvements to processes and policies as appropriate.

Essential Functions Client Service and Advising: Serve as first point of contact for students and families, providing information on financial aid options, scholarships, and eligibility criteria. Advise on application processes, assess financial need, conduct outreach, and deliver presentations. Provide clear explanations of complex financial aid concepts. Manages the area wide financial aid email account and phone line.

Essential Functions Verification and Document Management: Review and maintain financial aid applications and supporting documentation to verify accuracy of information reported on the FAFSA . Identify and resolve discrepancies, requesting additional documentation as needed. Recalculate and update financial aid awards when eligibility changes. Exercise a high degree of accuracy, independent working and attention to detail to ensure compliance and avoid unintended consequences, such as over-awarding, loss of eligibility, audit findings, or penalties.

Essential Functions Work-Study Program Support: Assists with the administration of the campus Federal Work-Study Program, including processing applications, I-9 and W-4 forms, and terminations. Supports student placement, monitors award amounts, communicates with supervisors, and prepares reports for the Assistant Financial Aid Director. Provides orientation and Time Clock Plus training for Work-Study students.

Essential Functions College Scholarship Management Support: Assists in administering the college scholarship program by distributing promotional materials and application information; communicating with donors, high school counselors, applicants, and selection committee members; and following up with applicants regarding missing requirements. Coordinates scholarship communications, including sending student thank-you notes to the foundation office, notifying applicants of selection results, and providing high school counselors with recipient lists and certificates. Provides the CCC Public Relations department with recipient lists and basic demographic information for press release.

Essential Functions External Scholarship Management: Coordinate the receipt and disbursement of external scholarships. Adjusts Financial Aid Offer to avoid unintended consequences, such as over-awarding, loss of eligibility, audit findings, or penalties. Reconcile scholarship funds with the Student Accounts Office to ensure timely and accurate processing. Create new scholarship codes as needed.

Essential Functions Agency Funding and Over-Award Management: Facilitate funding from external agencies, including Workforce Development, Vocational Rehabilitation, Workmen’s Compensation, and Veterans Benefits. Identify and resolve potential over-awards by adjusting financial aid packages or referring cases to the campus Assistant Financial Aid Director. Complete need analysis forms for social service agencies.

Essential Functions Policy and Procedure Development: Contribute to the development and revision of financial aid policies, procedures, and publications. Stay informed on regulatory changes and support implementation of necessary updates.

Essential Functions Interdepartmental Collaboration: Maintain a working knowledge of related policies in departments such as Registrar, Student Accounts, Human Resources, Athletics, etc., and support cross‑functional efforts that impact student financial aid eligibility.

Essential Functions Professional Development: Participate in state, regional, and national professional development activities to remain current on federal and state regulations and best practices in financial aid administration.

Posting Detail Information Open Date 09/11/2026 Close Date 09/27/2026 Approximate starting date of employment 11/02/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants Please note We do not require official transcripts and you may submit copies in the application process.

Applicant Documents

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

• Cover Letter / Letter of Application
• Resume
• Highest Degree Obtained Transcript

Optional Documents

• Unofficial Transcript 1